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ALTERNATE NOSTRIL BREATHING HELPS DECREASE YOUR HOLIDAY STRESS
Rachel Canterino Rachel Canterino

ALTERNATE NOSTRIL BREATHING HELPS DECREASE YOUR HOLIDAY STRESS

Is alternate nostril breathing just another fancy new-age yoga fad? Quick Answer: Maybe, but that is because ANB actually works. Alternate nostril breathing, officially known as Nadi Shodana or “channel purifying” breath is an ancient breath practice (aka pranayama in Sanskrit) that dates back to the 15 century and has modern research to back it up. This alternating breathing practice may help reduce stress and for your science geeks, like me, the list goes on.

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THE POWERFUL CONNECTION BETWEEN YOUR BREATH & YOUR PELVIC FLOOR
Rachel Canterino Rachel Canterino

THE POWERFUL CONNECTION BETWEEN YOUR BREATH & YOUR PELVIC FLOOR

Yoga is breath practice first! Breath is the first & last thing we do in life, and it is powerful. Most of us know that our breath fuels and cleanses our body through our pulmonary and circulatory systems, but did you know your abdominal diaphragm and pelvic diaphragm work together as a team? If you are a woman who has had a baby, you might identify this link more than you even know!

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WHY ALL NEW MAMAS SHOULD ROLL TO THEIR SIDE
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WHY ALL NEW MAMAS SHOULD ROLL TO THEIR SIDE

Abdominal separation aka Diastasis Recti (DR) happens in nearly 100% of women in their third trimester of pregnancy and it is common to linger postpartum. A mild DR might resolve on its own, but if it lingers beyond the first 6-8 weeks post-partum, DR can begin to create a range of unwanted symptoms.

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